Continuous rain forecast for Pahang, Johor, Sarawak

Continuous rain, at an alert level, is expected in Rompin, Pahang, from today until tomorrow, the Malaysian Meteorological Department said.

The department also issued a warning of continuous rain, at an alert level, which is forecast until tomorrow, involving Pekan, Pahang and several areas in Johor (Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru).

Similar weather conditions are also expected from Jan 11 to 12 in Sarawak, involving Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei and Mukah.

At the same time, the National Disaster Control Centre of the National Disaster Management Agency issued a disaster preparedness notice, requesting that state and district disaster management committees be activated and increase the level of preparedness to deal with impending disasters, especially in high-risk areas.

Both committees also need to ensure that each temporary evacuation centre is equipped with necessities and that the Control Posts on Scene have sufficient operational assets and are good and ready to be used.

- Bernama